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• Sean O’Malley on Viral KO Fame: ‘Everything Has Been the Same’

  30-11-2017 23:53
  Sean O’Malley caught the attention of many with his spectacular knockout of Alfred Khashahyan on Dana White’s Contender Series 2 last summer Despite making his promotional debut on Friday, O’Malley believes that this will be the second fight of his UFC career: “That last fight, that kid was, I think, UFC caliber,” O’Malley told MMAjunkie. […]
  
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• Gabi Garcia Claims a Fan Assaulted her in Los Angeles [VIDEO]

  30-11-2017 23:37
  Gabi Garcia took to social media on Wednesday to say that she was the victim of an assault carried out by a fan while in downtown Los Angeles The Brazilian claimed that she was in LA to finalize a medical relating to her upcoming RIZIN fight next month in Tokyo, Japan. Garcia said she had entered […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley: Conor McGregor Wants no PPV Stars on his Fight Cards

  30-11-2017 23:28
  UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has claimed that his 155-pound counterpart Conor McGregor is not prepared to ‘feed’ other fighters going forward McGregor’s return to the UFC is still unknown. Woodley believes he has the scoop that the Irishman will make his long-awaited comeback in March. “The Chosen One” believes that, while his return from shoulder […]
  
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• TUF 26 Coaches Eddie Alvarez & Justin Gaethje Discuss Eubanks’ Failed Weigh-in

  30-11-2017 23:13
  Sijara Eubanks’ TUF 26 coach Eddie Alvarez was ‘not surprised’ to learn the inaugural flyweight title challenger had missed weight According to Alvarez, he was more than aware of the trouble Eubanks had making weight throughout the season. While expressing clear disappointment, Alvarez was also adamant that there are ‘no excuses’ for missing weight: “Behind […]
  
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• Report: Derrick Lewis to Face Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Austin

  30-11-2017 23:10
  According to a report by MMAjunkie, heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Marcin Tybura will meet at UFC Fight Night 126 in 2018. The bout would serve as one of the key pieces to the February 18 card from Austin, Texas. The only other fight on the docket to date pits flyweights Ray Borg and Brandon Moreno […]
  
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• UFC 219: Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm Go Face-to-Face for First Time

  30-11-2017 23:06
  For the first time, Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm stood toe-to-toe with one another following a special media day event to promote UFC 219. The two each faked a smile at one another following their face-to-face confrontation, leaving the stage without any kind of issue. Cyborg and Holm meet on December 30 in the main […]
  
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• Lauren Murphy vs. Barb Honchak ‘Expected’ to go Down at TUF 26 Finale

  30-11-2017 22:59
  It looks as though Lauren Murphy may be making an appearance inside the Octagon at the TUF 26 Finale, according to reports Having lost her initial opponent due to ‘visa issues’ it appears that some shuffling due to the hospitalization of Sijara Eubanks, Murphy may make her flyweight debut after all. Murphy took to Instagram […]
  
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• Sijara Eubanks Cites Kidney Failure for Exit from UFC Title Fight

  30-11-2017 22:56
  Sijara Eubanks cited kidney failure for knocking her out of a title fight at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale Friday night. Eubanks never weighed in Thursday for the female flyweight championship match opposite Nicco Montano. UFC officials replaced her with Roxanne Modafferi. “First of all, I’m a champion. Point blank,” Eubanks wrote on Instagram. “I […]
  
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• UFC 218: Alistair Overeem vs. Francis Ngannou is Battle of ‘Heavy Hitters’

  30-11-2017 22:52
  Along with the featherweight title being on the line at UFC 218 Saturday night, a key bout will take place in the heavyweight ranks when Alistair Overeem meets Francis Ngannou. The winner could slide into the role of No. 1 contender to Stipe Miocic’s championship belt. Check out a preview for the fight entitled “Heavy […]
  
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• Jose Aldo discusses possibility of being crowned UFC champion in Detroit for second time

  30-11-2017 22:48
  DETROIT, Mich. — Jose Aldo discusses getting his UFC 218 rematch against Max Holloway on short notice, whether he ever considered retirement, lessons he learned from UFC 212, his legacy, returning to the city where he was first crowned 145-pound king, and more.
  
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• UFC 218 media day staredowns

  30-11-2017 22:24
  At UFC 218 media day, Max Holloway, Jose Aldo, Alistair Overeem, Francis Ngannou and the rest of the stars of UFC 218 square off Thursday afternoon in Detroit, Mich.
  
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• Sijara Eubanks releases statement on ‘kidney failure’ that led to UFC title fight withdrawal

  30-11-2017 22:18
  Weight-cutting issues are indeed the reason Sijara Eubanks won’t be competing for the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight title on Friday.
  Eubanks posted a statement Thursday to Instagram explaining that she was removed from her The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale championship matchup against Nicco Montaño after suffering “kidney failure” while cutting weight early Thursday morning. Eubanks noted that she has “cut more weight than most male fighters” in the past
  
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• Derrick Lewis to Face Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 126 in Austin on Feb. 18

  30-11-2017 22:04 via sherdog.com
  Derrick Lewis will square off against Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 126.
  
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• Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm staredown video

  30-11-2017 21:58
  At UFC 218 media day, women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm squared off ahead of their UFC 219 title fight.
  
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• Sijara Eubanks Releases Statement After Withdrawal from Title Bout at 'TUF 26' Finale

  30-11-2017 21:47 via sherdog.com
  Sijara Eubanks won’t be vying for the inaugural women’s flyweight crown on Friday night as originally planned, but she still has designs on eventually becoming a UFC champion.
  
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• Derrick Lewis to face Marcin Tybura at UFC Austin

  30-11-2017 21:41
  Everything is bigger in Texas. Including the UFC matchups.
  Derrick Lewis will take on Marcin Tybura in a battle of heavyweights at UFC Austin on Feb. 18, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani confirmed with sources Thursday. MMAjunkie was the first to report the news.
  Lewis (18-5, 1 NC) was supposed to face Fabricio Werdum at UFC 216 last month, but pulled out due to a back injury on the day of the fight. The Houston native is coming off a fourth-round TKO loss to Mark Hunt in June. Lewis, 32, was
  
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• UFC Bantamweight Amanda Lemos Notified of Potential Anti-Doping Violation

  30-11-2017 21:32 via sherdog.com
  One-time UFC competitor Amanda Lemos is facing a possible anti-doping violation after failing an out-of-competition drug test.
  
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• ‘TUF 26’ Finale Weigh-in Results: Sijara Eubanks Removed From Card

  30-11-2017 20:33 via sherdog.com
  The odds were stacked against Sijara Eubanks, and it had appeared as if she overcame the adversity. Those with this opinion spoke too soon.
  
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• ‘TUF 26’ Finale Weigh-in Results: Finalist Sijara Eubanks Removed From Card

  30-11-2017 20:33 via sherdog.com
  The odds were stacked against Sijara Eubanks, and it had appeared as if she overcame the adversity. Those with this opinion spoke too soon.
  
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• Sijara Eubanks hospitalized, Roxanne Modafferi to fight Nicco Montaño for UFC flyweight title

  30-11-2017 20:21
  Roxanne Modafferi will be fighting for a UFC title this weekend.
  Sijara Eubanks was hospitalized early Thursday morning and has withdrawn from the inaugural UFC flyweight title fight Friday at the TUF 26 Finale in Las Vegas due to medical issues, UFC spokesperson Matt Radmanovich said Thursday (h/t MMAjunkie).Stepping in for Eubanks against Nicco Montaño will be Modafferi, who successfully made weight Thursday morning for a scheduled fight with Barb Honchak.Eubanks beat Modafferi in the s
  
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• Arlene Blencowe Claims Knee Injury Didn’t Hinder Her in Initial Loss to Julia Budd

  30-11-2017 20:01 via sherdog.com
  Arlene Blencowe might not have been anywhere near 100 percent in her first fight Julia Budd last year, but she won’t use her health as an excuse for defeat.
  
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• Lauren Murphy not fighting at TUF 26 Finale due to opponent’s VISA issues

  30-11-2017 20:00
  Lauren Murphy won’t be joining her Ultimate Fighter 26 castmates at this Friday’s finale.
  The Invicta FC and UFC veteran was supposed to be making her flyweight debut at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale in Las Vegas, Nev., but Murphy’s opponent was forced to withdraw due to VISA problems and there was not enough time to find a replacement.
  Murphy explained the situation in a post on her Instagram account, which is private:Hi everyone, I had a tough opponent for the TUF finale - a
  
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• Chris Honeycutt Looking to Be on ‘Short List of Contenders’ with Win at Bellator 189

  30-11-2017 19:59 via sherdog.com
  The winner of showdown between Chris Honeycutt and Rafael Lovato in the Bellator 189 co-main event could be on track to bigger things in the promotion’s middleweight division.
  
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• Bellator 189 Weigh-in Results: Julia Budd, Arlene Blencowe Cleared for Oklahoma Rematch

  30-11-2017 19:55 via sherdog.com
  Julia Budd must now beat back the wolves, one of which she has already encountered.
  
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• Conor McGregor scoffs at Irish gangland reports: ‘Come and get me’

  30-11-2017 19:00
  Conor McGregor scoffed at speculation that he had left Ireland due to his life being in jeopardy after appearing at Blanchardstown District Court, Dublin on Thursday afternoon.McGregor pleaded guilty to a speeding charge and was fined €400 after being recorded driving above the speed limit early this year.After exiting the courthouse, McGregor took a shot at social media speculation that he had fled to Lanzarote due to trouble he has allegedly encountered with an Irish criminal faction.&ldq
  
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• Dana White Outlines His Boxing Plans, Refuses to Work with Arum or De La Hoya

  30-11-2017 18:34
  UFC President Dana White claims that he will meet with some of the biggest names in boxing, including promoters and fighters in early 2018 White provided an update to the media on his ambitions to venture into boxing and claimed that he has both a ‘Plan A’ and ‘Plan B’ to consider before any real […]
  
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• Conor McGregor ‘Death Threat’ Claims ‘Have Become Funny’ – Tony McGregor

  30-11-2017 18:19
  Following an alleged altercation involving Conor McGregor in a Dublin bar, rumors began to escalate linking the UFC champion to some worrying information Tony McGregor, the father of Ireland’s first and only UFC champion, has assured fans that there is no substance to stories claiming his son is the subject of a €900,000 bounty and that […]
  
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• Paige VanZant explains flyweight title shot tweet

  30-11-2017 18:00
  To say that Nov. 4, the date of UFC 217, produced several major newsworthy stories would be an understatement, but one fighter made waves without throwing a single punch.
  On a night where Rose Namajunas ended Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s reign of terror atop the strawweight division, T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt finally threw down after months of trash talk, and all-time great Georges St-Pierre came out of retirement to become a two-division UFC champion, Paige VanZant caused an uproar on soc
  
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• Chuck Liddell Drops Major Hint of a Possible Return to MMA

  30-11-2017 17:42
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion and promotional Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell posting an intriguing message to social media on Tuesday Liddell’s last appearance inside the cage was all the way back at UFC 115 in 2010, where he lost by way of first-round knockout to Rich Franklin. This was the third of three KO/TKO’s […]
  
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• Bellator 189 weigh-in video

  30-11-2017 17:30
  At the Bellator 189 weigh-ins, all 28 fighters taking part in Friday night's fights at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla.,will hit the scale on Thursday.
  The event features a featherweight title fight between champion Julia Budd and Arlene Blencowe. The two fighters will have to hit the 145-pound weight limit.
  The Bellator 189 weigh-in video can be seen above, starting at 12:15 p.m. ET.
  Main card (SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET)
  Julia Budd vs. Arlene Blencowe
  Rafael Lovato Jr. vs. Chris Honeycu
  
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• Tyron Woodley Lashes Out at Dana White Following Nate Diaz Claims

  30-11-2017 17:27
  When news of a potential UFC 219 headline bout between welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and inactive fan favorite Nate Diaz, eyebrows were raised With Conor McGregor holding the 155-pound to ransom, Georges St-Pierre’s transition from four-year welterweight absentee to gaining an immediate middleweight title shot and interim titles in both classes, it appeared the welterweight […]
  
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• Eddie Alvarez: The UFC Made Poirier Pay for Quitting at UFC 211

  30-11-2017 17:12
  The former UFC lightweight champion claims that Dustin Poirier chose to quit rather than fight in their controversial No Contest clash in May Poirier claimed that Alvarez rejected the opportunity of a rematch. “The Diamond” was bitterly disappointed when his bout with Eddie Alvarez was ended by illegal knees in the second round of their […]
  
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• Should Michael Bisping have been cleared to fight Kelvin Gastelum three weeks after a hard loss to GSP?

  30-11-2017 17:00
  Michael Bisping fought and lost to Georges St-Pierre in the main event of UFC 217 earlier this month. He was knocked down with a left hook in the third round and choked unconscious via rear-naked choke submission.Over the weekend, Bisping was right back in the Octagon, headlining UFC Shanghai against Kelvin Gastelum. Exactly 21 days after falling to St-Pierre, Bisping was knocked out by Gastelum at 2:30 of the first round.
  Bisping, 38, has now been knocked down more times (12) than anyone in the
  
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• With Win at Bellator 189, Rafael Lovato Jr. Believes Title Shot Realistic By Late 2018

  30-11-2017 16:49 via sherdog.com
  Rafael Lovato Jr. has come a long way in a short amount of time in mixed martial arts.
  
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• Conor McGregor Shouts ‘Come and Get Me’ in Reference to ‘Death Threat’ Reports

  30-11-2017 16:46
  The rumor mill has been in overdrive this week in Dublin, Ireland regarding an incident allegedly linking UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor with an assault in his hometown According to the lastest, unsubstantiated reports, the MMA superstar is facing serious repercussions for allegedly punching the father of a prominent Dublin based gangster. Although these claims […]
  
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• Conor McGregor Turns up at Dublin Court, References Infamous Irish Criminal

  30-11-2017 16:19
  UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor turned up at Blanchardstown Court in the Irish capital to answer a speeding charge at the third time of asking With unsubstantiated reports circulating regarding alleged threats to McGregor’s life, many had suggested that the 29-year-old had fled the country. When the MMA superstar initially failed to appear in court […]
  
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• Eddie Alvarez says Dustin Poirier ‘quit’ at UFC 211, rips Anthony Pettis

  30-11-2017 16:00
  Dustin Poirier has voiced his discontent on a number occasions after illegal knees brought a stop to his meeting with Eddie Alvarez at UFC 211, resulting in the fight being ruled a no-contest.Although Poirier campaigned for a rematch, Alvarez was booked to meet Justin Gaethje at UFC 218 instead.Initially, Alvarez verbally agreed to the rematch but in hindsight he believes Poirier quit when he was able to continue after the bout was brought to a halt.“When I looked back at the fight, when I
  
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• The First Ladies of Brazilian MMA

  30-11-2017 15:00
  Mixed martial arts is one of the toughest lines of work you can ever get into, and this lifestyle is as tough as it gets, not only for you, but for everyone around you.
  How hard it is to prepare for a fight? How devastating is it to come back home after getting knocked out and see your daughter crying because you just lost? She probably doesn’t really understand what’s going on, but that scene is not an easy one to digest.
  When you’re out of the spotlight, when fans aren’
  
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• Morning Report: T.J. Dillashaw wants Demetrious Johnson next, not interested in Jimmie Rivera or 'fragile' Dominick Cruz

  30-11-2017 14:00
  Earlier this year when T.J. Dillashaw’s bantamweight title shot against then-champion Cody Garbrandt was scratched because of a Garbrandt injury, the once (and future) 135-pound king was interested in dropping ten pounds to take on the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson. Johnson wasn’t interested in the bout and eventually the plan was scrapped but the idea never left Dillashaw’s head, and now that he is once again the bantamweight cham
  
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• Bellator 189 Weigh-Ins Stream Live on MMA News

  30-11-2017 13:00
  The weigh-ins for Bellator 189 will stream live right here beginning at 12:15 p.m. ET from Thackerville, Oklahoma. In the main event, Julia Budd defends her Bellator featherweight title against Arlene Blencowe. The fight is a rematch from a meeting at Bellator 162 that Budd won via majority decision. Other bouts include Rafael Lovato Jr. […]
  
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• Max Holloway UFC 218 workout highlights

  30-11-2017 08:00
  DETROIT — UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway put on a show for the fans and the media Wednesday afternoon at UFC 218 open workouts.
  
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• Alistair Overeem likes being the underdog in Francis Ngannou fight

  30-11-2017 08:00
  Unlike Han Solo, it’s okay to tell Alistair Overeem the odds. Especially if they’re against him.
  A veteran of 59 MMA bouts, Overeem has almost six times as much professional experience as UFC 218 opponent Francis Ngannou, yet “The Reem” is a 2-to-1 underdog on most betting sites. This disrespect from bettors and oddsmakers might make some fighters angry, but Overeem actually prefers it when he’s being counted out.
  “He has a higher win rate, because I think I&r
  
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• UFC 218 open workout photos

  30-11-2017 07:30
  Check out the UFC 218 open workout photos from Wednesday’s UFC event in Detroit.
  
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• Unfiltered Episode 151: Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC Featherweight champion Max "Blessed" Holloway calls in to talk about his UFC 218 rematch with Jose Aldo, dealing with Frankie Edgar dropping out due to injury, preparing to be the greatest of all time, Overeem vs. Ngannou, and staying warm away from Hawaii. Later, Justin Gaethje joins the show and discusses what he believes Eddie Alvarez's strategy will be against him in Detroit, loving to show off inside the Octagon, Rose Namajunas's UFC 217 title win, and more. Plus, Jim, Matt, and Chris T
  
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• UFC Statement on Sijara Eubanks

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  "Due to medical issues, Sijara Eubanks was hospitalized Thursday morning and has been pulled from her bout against Nicco Montano at Friday's The Ultimate Fighter Finale. Stepping in for Eubanks to fight in the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight championship bout will be Ultimate Fighter 26 semifinalist Roxanne Modafferi." Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC statement on Amanda Lemos

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Amanda Lemos of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on November 8, 2017.USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case involving Lemos. Under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair legal process that is afforded to all athletes before a
  
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• TUF 26 Finale Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  A new champion will be crowned this Friday at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, as the women's flyweight division officially gets underway. In the main event, veteran contender Roxanne Modafferi will look to strike gold as she takes on Nicco Montano, with the winner becoming the first UFC women's 125-pound champion. In addition to the main event, two competitors from that Ultimate Fighter 26 tournament will meet as Lauren Murphy faces off with Barb Honchak. And speaking of The Ultimate Fighter, fo
  
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• Spicely planning to stick around in UFC for long time

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  A little over a year ago, Eric Spicely didn’t know what his future in the UFC looked like, or even if he had one. Today, the middleweight prospect is in Las Vegas with two Octagon wins in his back pocket and the realization that he might be sticking around for a while.“That’s the goal,” said Spicely, who faces Gerald Meerschaert on Friday’s TUF 26 Finale card. “I would definitely love to continue this life that I have. I’ve been at the P.I. (UFC Performa
  
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• On the Rise: TUF 26 Finale Edition

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The first card of the week had to come second in this week’s tandem OTR offerings because Friday’s championship pairing wasn’t revealed until last night.But now that we know who will be throwing down in the quest to become the inaugural women’s flyweight champion, it’s time to take a look at the emerging talents to watch on this weekend’s initial event.This is the Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale Edition of On the Rise.Nicco MontanoGiven that she was considering tak
  
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• Honchak-Murphy completes TUF 26 card

  30-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Following Sijara Eubanks' withdrawal from Friday's TUF 26 Finale bout against Nicco Montano due to medical issues and Roxanne Modafferi’s addition to the five-round championship main event for the UFC women’s flyweight title, the card at Park Theater in Las Vegas went through some additional shuffling.Now facing Modafferi’s original opponent, Barb Honchak, will be their TUF 26 castmate Lauren Murphy, who was on standby and in Las Vegas in time for weigh-ins on Thursday.Also set
  
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